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Revision 4.2
Date: 30.12.2013
APCO Aviation Ltd.
Setting Future Standards
7 Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL P.O.Box 3049
www.apcoaviation.com
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  • Page 1 Revision 4.2 Date: 30.12.2013 APCO Aviation Ltd. Setting Future Standards 7 Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL P.O.Box 3049 www.apcoaviation.com Page 1 of 20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 1. Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 2. Harness Sizing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 3. Harness Colors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 4. Disclaimer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5. Speed System Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 6. Adding a Wonder Bar (two-step handsfree Speedbar) --------------------------------------- 7 7.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ChairBag provides lavish comfort where you least expect it. The ChairBag 4 include a rescue pocket located under the seat board and a webbing system incorporating four quick lock buckles – two for the legs, and two more connecting to a T-lock male part on the chest strap.

  • Page 4: Harness Sizing

    2. Harness Sizing The ChairBag is currently available in a single size, for all pilots from 160cm and up to 185cm tall. 3. Harness Colors Either model is available in four colors: a. Black with red trim b. Black with blue trim c.

  • Page 5: Speed System Assembly

    By using any Paragliding equipment manufactured or sold by Apco Aviation Ltd., or allowing it to be used by others, the buyer and/or user waives any liability on the part of Apco Aviation Ltd., for personal injuries or any other damages arising from such use.
  • Page 6 Feed the speed system lines through grommets located at the front of the harness. Pull out the speed system lines. Pass the speed system lines through the pulley on either side of the harness. Re-connect the Brummel hooks to the speedbar lines as shown at the beginning.

  • Page 7: Adding A Wonder Bar (Two-Step Handsfree Speedbar)

    6. Adding a Wonder Bar (two-step handsfree Speedbar) Thanks to the WONDER Bar’s unique geometry, the pilot can easily find and reach the second stage using the feet only without having to take the hands off the brakes. This handsfree operation contributes to improved flight safety as well as increased usable speed range.

  • Page 8: Speed System Adjustment

    7. Speed System Adjustment It is very important to ensure that your speed system is adjusted correctly before flying for the first time with your harness, and/or after making changes modifications system. The best way to correctly adjust your speed system is to hang your harness from a suitable structure which can support your weight.

  • Page 9: Back Support

    Back Support Straps are best adjusted while the harness is suspended from a suitable structure before flying for the first time. To change to full up right position, pull on the forward loop. To recline back, pull on the back loop. Chest Strap Adjustment Can be made any time during or before flight.

  • Page 10: Reserve Assembly & Installation

    9. Reserve assembly & installation The ChairBag is the most comfortable and safe light harness featuring an integral reserve compartment. It can be used with MayDay reserve range, from MD p/p16 SLT to MD p/p20 or GMD / GMD SLT. Assembly as follows.
  • Page 11 Step 4: Attach a #42024 Universal harness bridle to the reserve connection lop located on each shoulder strap of the harness (THROUGH THE YELLOW WEBBING LOOP). Use the small connection loop of the bridle, keeping the large loop for later use. For GMD / GMD SLT attach the built in bridle directly to the reserve connection lop of the harness using a suitable maillon, secure it with a heat shrink.
  • Page 12 WARNING! : Tighten each bridle separately to ensure no slack is left on the bridle loops. Preferably secure it with a heat shrink tube to keep it in place. Step 8: insert the reserve with handle attachment side facing downwards in to the compartment above the inner cloth tongue.
  • Page 13 Step 9: pull the cloth tongue in between the attachment loops of the deployment handle. Step 10: Individually thread two pull cords through the two closing loops located on the cloth tongue (one through each loop). The pull cords must be between the attachment loops of the deployment handle.
  • Page 14 Step 13: Carefully remove the pull cords by passing one of its ends under the locking cable and pulling it out slowly. Step 14: neatly close the Y bridle sleeve (pressing the Velcro together) hold the lower flap corner and attach it by Velcro to the top flap front end.

  • Page 15: Reserve Deployment

    Step 17: secure the deployment handle to the harness using the Velcro As shown. 10. Reserve Deployment Once you decide to deploy your reserve place both brake handles in your left hand. Look for the reserve handle and firmly take it in your right hand. Pull the handle upwards to release the locks and extract the reserve from the container.

  • Page 16: Stuff Pocket

    Stuff Pocket – Use the stuff pocket to store items that are not needed during flight. In order to access the stuff pocket, unzip the ChairBag’s main zipper. Once you’ve placed away items in the stuff pocket, verify that it is hooked in, the draw string is taut and the main zipper zipped up completely.

  • Page 17: The Foot Rest (44015)

    The Foot Rest (44015) Is really useful for improving your aerodynamic shape, improving the weight shifting and taking the load off your feet. It also helps to push back in the harness without having to take your hands off the brakes. The Wonder Bar (43135) WONDER BAR –...

  • Page 18: Inspections

    14. Inspections These can generally be divided into two types, namely short preflight inspections done before each flight and more thorough inspections that are carried out periodically in order to ensure the airworthiness of the harness. WARNING: WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE STUFF AND SIDE POCKETS THAT MAY BE USED TO STOW GEAR THE MAIN AIR COMPARMENT MUST REMAIN FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO DELIVER SUFFICIENT PROTECTION ON IMPACT Preflight Inspections...

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Repair

    All buckles must be in a safe working condition, including the carabiners, quick lock buckles and Kamets. The seat and back plates must be in one piece and without cracks. All sub assemblies are in good condition. Take special care to inspect the parts that belong to the reserve container system.
  • Page 20 If any of the elastic retainers which keep the shoulder and leg straps in place wear out they can easily be replaced. You can obtain these or any other spare parts from any Apco dealer. Any repair that involves reinforcing or replacement of vital parts of the harness should be carried out by a facility recommended by Apco.

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